"We are aware that Mr. Gilbert has been placed on administrative leave along with five other Buffalo Police officers who were allegedly present at the incident occurring on April 19. It is our understanding that this action is standard practice for an Internal Affairs Division investigation.

"While St. Joe’s does not have any information to conclude that Mr. Gilbert acted inappropriately, we are monitoring this situation and will defer any action until the investigation is complete."

Gilbert, a 1984 graduate of the Kenmore Avenue school, is 29-15 in four seasons at St. Joe's, including a Monsignor Martin Association championship in his first season (2010). St. Joe's also played in the championship game in 2011 (losing to St. Francis) and this past season (losing to Canisius).

Gilbert was previously a longtime JV coach for St. Joe's (16 titles in 20 years) and he was the head coach at St. Mary's for the 2007 season.

He was a former football standout for the Marauders as well as a Canisius College graduate who was elected to the St. Joe's Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.